Jockey Albin Jimenez works Soul City at Turfway Park in Florence. One proposal for the Legislature would allow casinos only in border counties, a potential opening for Turfway.

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The Problem: For the past six years, the state Legislature has grappled with whether to allow casinos in the state.

Horse industry leaders say casinos in surrounding states have pulled away customers from Turfway Park and Kentucky's five other thoroughbred horse tracks.

Gov. Steve Beshear and other proponents also say Kentucky has missed out on hundreds of millions, possibly billions, in potential tax revenue from gambling that could help fund the state's schools and plug budget gaps. ...